UNIT 8 FAIR AND UNFAIR- LISTENING TASK

Studies have shown that winning the lottery does not significantly increase happiness beyond that of a _____ group who hadn’t won.

• experimental
• control
• comparison
• observation

Our emotional well-being does not seem to improve with ________ or status after reaching a certain level.

• money
• success
• wealth
• power

The phenomenon known as hedonic ________ describes our tendency to return to a stable emotional state over time.

• adjustment
• adaptation
• equilibrium
• balance

Lottery winners who had suffered paralysis reported levels of happiness approaching their ________ baseline after their accidents.

• new
• altered
• original
• modified

Wealthy participants in a study began patronizing poorer players during a rigged game of ________.

• chess
• monopoly
• poker
• scrabble

Spending money on ________ rather than material things tends to lead to greater happiness.

• gadgets
• experiences
• items
• assets

Participants who spent money on others reported greater ________ levels than those who spent it on themselves.

• satisfaction
• joy
• happiness
• pleasure

In over 90% of the countries studied, people who ________ were happier than those who didn’t.

• shared
• donated
• gave
• contributed

If a million dollars unexpectedly falls into your lap, deciding what to ________ with it can be challenging.

• invest
• save
• spend
• do

What is a common issue faced by lottery winners as mentioned in the passage?

• Increased social connections and friendships
• Improved financial management skills
• Difficulties in maintaining and managing newfound wealth
• A decrease in personal expectations and desires